‘Everyone has right to choose’: Punjab and Haryana High Court protects married man, live-in partner
Indian Express·2h ago·Hope
What Happened
Punjab and Haryana High Court ordered police to protect a couple in a live-in relationship, with one partner being married with two children. Justice Rupinderjit Chahal ruled that every adult has constitutional right to choose their partner under Article 21. Court cited previous judgments protecting life and liberty regardless of relationship legality. Police must assess threat perception from relatives and take appropriate action accordingly.
Key Entities
Punjab and Haryana High CourtJustice Rupinderjit ChahalArticle 21Commissioner of Police AmritsarIshrat Bano judgment